Ravaging Floods Hit Alton as Rivers Rise and Railways Fail
At Alton Illinois on May 17 floods from the Mississippi and Missouri sub merged 20000 acres of farmland after the last main levee broke. Rail communication with St Louis was disrupted though later restored via Venice. Relief measures included steamers, a mass meeting, and workers forced idle as mills and glass plants closed, with fears Missouri may alter its outlet and threaten the Chicago Burlingon and Quincy bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ill
Mississippi
Missouri
Missouri Point
St. Louis
Chicago and Alton
Venice
Jacksonville
Pana
Vandalia
Illinois Central
Las Ast
McPike
Illinois Glass Works
Chicago
Portage
Burlington and Quincy
Bellefontaine Bluffs
Two Crevasses on the Mississippi Flood News
New Orleans reports Bennett Carrett levee above the city breached at 3 AM. The widening break threatens Lake Pontchartrain and rear New Orleans, flooding truck farms and oyster beds while disrupting traffic on major rail lines. A Gypsy levee break adds to widespread devastation and submerged tracks.
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New Orleans
Lake Ponchartrain
Mississippi Sound
Mississippi Valley Railroad
Illinois Central
Louisville
Texas
Floods Hit Illinois Missouri Texas Areas Amid High Water
May 17 report from Chicago notes the Illinois river is four and a half miles wide covering 75000 acres with half cultivated and no crops this year. St Louis cresting with submerged low land causing widespread idleness and business strain. Missouri river falling at Kansas City but rain threatens another rise. Mortal drowning reported of farmer William Lottman in Barbois river near Washington Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Happyville
Ills
Illinois
St. Louis
Texas
Missouri
Kansas City
William Lottman
Barbois River
Washington
Judge Morrow Wins Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend
Thirty thousand spectators watched the Gravesend course opening as Judge Morrow surged from behind to catch Pessara near the wire. Russell led early, Fairview collapsed after three quarters, and Longstreet held as the favorite but finished fourth in 2 08 2/5.
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New York
Gravesend
Brooklyn
Longstreet
Russell
Judge Morrow
Pessara
Raceland
Fairview
Clarendon
Banquet
Port Chester
Madstone
Kingmaker
George W. Longstreet
Morrow
Forty Three Victims By Gas Explosion In Roslyn Mine
The Roslyn Washington gas explosion in a local coal mine leaves forty three dead. All bodies have been recovered and about 250 orphans remain. Charitable aid is urgently needed to assist the bereaved families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ros_yn
Wash
Work of the Wise Men in Both Branches of Congress
Senate sessions pass routine bills while debating naval and sundry civil appropriations. House attention centers on the sundry civil bill and a $800,000 plan for a Philadelphia mint site, with vetoes and adjournment shifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Holman
Philadelphia
Yeas
Committee On Appropriations
Light House
Great National Museum
Burrows
Cockrell
Sherman
Gorman
Montgomery
Kentucky
Barbour
Senator Barbour
Bishop Keane
Crisp
Fifty Thousand Out in Granite Lockout in New England
New York reports a regional lockout of granite cutters with related sympathy strikes. Up to fifty thousand workers in quarrying and stone building trades are idle, halting city building projects and threatening broader disruption. Commissioner Gilroy sees no settlement path yet and cannot predict resumption. Pickets guard stone shipments, warning crews away from quarries tied to Granite Manufacturers' Association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Gilroy
Granite Manufacturers’ Association
Dedication of Childs-Drexel Home for Union Printers
The Childs-Drexel Home for Union Printers was dedicated in Colorado Springs with Mayor Sprague welcoming guests. Gov. Routt and Sen. J. H. Gallinger spoke, alongside George W. Childs. The four story white lava stone building overlooks Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Canyon, costing about $60 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Childs-Drexel
Union
Sprague
Routt
J. H. Gallinger
New Hampshire
George W. Childs
Garden of the Gods
Pike’s Peak
Manitou
Cheyenne Canyon
Deadly Big Four wreck near Cleves kills five
Cincinnati May 16 A frightful collision on the Big Four near Cleves leaves five killed and twelve to fifteen injured. The 8:30 Sunday Aurora to Cincinnati train ran 7:30 due to a schedule change. The crash involved a freight train and passenger cars. five men killed include W O Edwards William Higgs David Heywood Hiram Bruce Phillip Gibbon. Additional injured include John Schroeder Holton Terrell C M Ritchie Tim Keefe Ed Bass F O Connelly Will Cromar Mrs Moreland a little girl George Hubler and a traveling salesman. More bodies may be in wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Cleves
Aurora
W. O. Edwards
Greensburg
Ind
William Higgs
Lawrenceburg
David Heywood
Indianapolis
Hiram Bruce
Phillip Gibbon
John Schroeder
Holton Terrell
C.M. Ritchie
Shelbyville
Tim Keefe
Ed Bass
Chattanooga
F. O. Connelly
Will Cromar
Lillie Reading
Wreck Kills Conductor Halts Norfolk and Western Train
A Norfolk and Western local train wrecked twelve miles south of Hagerstown Maryland after leaving at 1240 am. Conductor Hayes died instantly and twelve passengers were seriously injured. Injured include John Hauk Lewistown Pa J P Hauk head injuries William Eslinger West Fairfield Pa B B L Chaney St James College and a man thought to be D A Rogers Buchanan Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Norfolk and Western Railway
Here
Hayes
John Hauk
Lewistown
J. P. Hauk
William Eslinger
West Fairfield
B. B. L. Chaney
St. James College
D. A. Rogers
Buchanan
Death in Anaconda Mine Tragedy Claims Fourteen
A cave-in at the Anaconda mine on the S foot level traps fourteen workers. Fourteen were at work. five bodies are identified as not yet recovered while three survivors are seriously hurt. Names listed include William Hyland Tim C Murphy Quinn Leary Jerry N Harrington Seward Stewart Daniel Sheeran John D Sullivan and Frank Aggara with three more unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Breen
Michael Callahan
Robert Works
John Nordstrom
John Smith
Mine Steam Pipe Burst Kills One In Leadville
In Leadville Colorado on May 16 a steam-feed pipe burst at the Penrose mine near a large pump. James Murray died almost instantly while F. O'Brien and A. W. Cramer were fatally burned and later expected to die from their injuries. The accident created a boiling cauldron-like scene as workers were scalded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Colo
Penrose
James Murray
F. O’brien
A. W. Cramer
Two Italians Buried by a Cave-In
Two Italian laborers were buried under earth at the Division Street crossing of the New Jersey Central line when an embankment caved in. Frank Ravello died at the scene while Giovanni Lombadio was fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
N. J
Division Street
New Jersey Central Railway
Frank Ravello
Giovanni Lombadio
Pillsbury Flour King Fred C Pillsbury Dies of Diphtheria
Fred C Pillsbury a member of the Pillsbury Washburn milling syndicate and noted horseman died of malignant diphtheria in Minneapolis after a long career with C A Pillsbury Co. Born in Concord New Hampshire he moved to Minneapolis in 1872 and rose to prominence in milling connected to the Pillsbury Washburn firm. He was about 38? years old and a nephew of ex Governor John S Pillsbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Fred C. Pillsbury
Pillsbury- Washburn Milling Syndicate
Pillsbury
George A. Pillsbury
John 8. Pillsbury
Concord
N. H
C. A. Pillsbury & Co
Cyclone Devastates Tenkey Valley Texas Killing and Injuring Dozens
A fierce cyclone in Tenkey Valley Green County Texas swept across the area destroying all buildings. Five people died instantly and ten more are dying from injuries with many others hurt. News is scarce but coffins were sent out by courier last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Tex
Tenkey Valley
Green County
Notable Early Peoria Settler and Other Obituaries
A list of prominent early settlers and figures including Frank Morrill Aiken of Peoria Illinois Mayor Myers of Upper Sandusky Ohio John Robinson of Baltimore James Layton aged 105 at Mays Landing New Jersey W H Kellogg of Chicago Reverend E C Bitt of Faribault Matthew Schuh oldest German settler of Chicago Colonel Henry G Parker editor Boston Saturday Evening Gazette Reverend John M Van Buren retired clergyman Nyack New York Robert John Boylan old settler Joliet Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morrill Aiken
Peoria
Ill
Mayor Myers
Upper
Sandusky
O. John Robinson
Baltimore
James Layton
Mays Landing
N. J
W. H. Kellogg
Chicago
Rev. E. C. Bitt
D.D
Faribault
Minn
Matthew Schuh
Henry G. Parker
Saturday Evening Gazette
Boston
John M. van Buren
Nyack
N. Y
Robert John Boylan
Joliet
Nomination Confirmed of T. Jefferson Coolidge as Minister to France
Yesterday the nomination of T. Jefferson Coolidge of Massachusetts was confirmed to serve as minister to France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Massachusetts
France
Methodist Conference Debates Constitution Change in Omaha
At the Omaha meeting on May 11 the commission on constitution changes was discussed with Bishop Fitzgerald presiding. A debate arose over allowing Bishop Merrill to speak on the changes, and a telegram urging Congress to fund 60 million for the World’s Fair only if closed on Sunday was read. The session then resumed the constitution question with a lengthy debate on “What is the constitution.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Commission
Methodist Conference
Fitzgerald
Merrill
Congress
Methodist Conference Approves Territorial Bishop Terms Plan
Omaha May 12. Bishop Joyce presided as resolutions propose assigning bishops to limited four year territories except the senior bishop and removing time limits on pastorates. Bishop Merrill explained that 1872 lay representation action was constitutional but risky to overturn. Propositions to legalize the change were submitted as the conference adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Joyce
Constitutional Commission
Merrill
Methodist Conference Debates Lay Representation and Episcopacy
In Omaha the Methodist conference adopts Dr. Gouchers lay representation proposal from 1872 after a lengthy debate. The second commission section is postponed. Ep is reported against new bishops. A labor versus capital resolution is debated and sent to committee. Unordained preachers may solemnize marriages with secular law assent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Methodist Conference
Newman
Constitutional Commission
Goucher
Lawrence
Ohio
Methodist delegates visit Lincoln from Omaha
Omaha reports no session on Saturday as seventeen coaches of delegates were invited to Lincoln arriving at 11 a.m. welcoming by mayor, governor, church, women and educational institutions. Responses given, then city tour including Wesleyan University. Clerical delegates filled pulpits in Omaha Council Bluffs and South Omaha. Bishop Newman presided at 3 p.m. Sabbath Union meeting with short remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Methodist Conference
Lincoln
Wesleyan University
Council Bluffs
South
Newman
Methodist conference charts lay delegation plan and bishops
Omaha May 17 under Bishop Hurst the Methodist conference opened its third week. A proposal to recognize the lay delegation plan was tabled and a Chicago council resolution urging female representation was sent to committee. The episcopacy report urged no more bishops and urged color not be considered in bishop selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Hurst
Methodist Conference
Woman's National Council
Chicago
Indictment of rail exec Abram Fell over freight rebates
Abram Fell of Buffalo was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of giving discriminating freight rates to Swift & Company. The case cites rebates totaling 39,968.65 paid through a Swift agent last year and 2,400 in a prior period. Evidence is documentary, aiming to prove violations of interstate commerce law over four years. Freight agents celebrate the indictment amid complaints of rate manipulation in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Abram Fell
Buffalo
N. Y
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Swift & Company
Fell
A. R. Fay
Ketschmar
Milchrist
Congress Hinders Administrative Work, Says Census Official
James A. Collins of the census bureau testifies before the Porter bailiwick committee that members of Congress block proper administration by using positions for friends, making it nearly impossible for officers to do the work correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James A. Collins
Census Bureau
Porter
Congress
Week in Review: Deaths Floods and Political Notes
May 11 report covers John W. Breckinridge death in Merced California. Condemned Bulgarian agent killers named in Constantinople. Mississippi floods threaten Illinois Missouri stock damage. Detroit hosts United Hotel Men's assoc officers L A McCreary and Walter Barnes. Drowned Dan Coughlin in Joliet prison ill. Artisans strike and K of L boycott news. General Rowley dies in Pittsburgh age 81. Irish home rule speeches by Maud Gonne. Various legal and religious notes across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Vulkovitch
Constantinople
Mississippi
Ilinois
Missouri
United States Hotel Men’s Association
Detroit
L. A. McCreary
Russell House
Walter Barnes
Victoria Hotel
Chicago
Johnathan Blanchard
Wheaton
Ills
Erskine M. Phelphs
Pittsburg
E. N. Deboissiere
Odd Fellows of
Kansas City
K. of L
Lynn
Cyrus RK. Teed
Teed
United States Senate
Senator Barbour
Virginia
Culpeper County
House
Senate
Riddleberger
Coal Strike At Tower Hill and Other News Briefs
Prospectors strike coal at Tower Hill 750 feet deep vein seven feet four inches thick. Hillsboro jury convicts Joseph Jackson of Thomasville for January killing of John Couch, sentencing one year. Wheat conditions improve after cold weather. Mrs. Georgia Thompson sues Chicago Burlington and Quincy for 5000 in death suit. Cholera epidemic in Cabul. Leeward Islands under French protectorate. Judge Timothy H. Rearden of San Francisco County dies. RK Hunter & Bro stock firm Rockport suffers failure liabilities 875000 assets 40000. R P Earhart dies former Oregon a collector of customs and secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower Hill
Pana
Tls
Hillsboro
Als
Joseph Jackson
Thomasville
John Couch
Georgia Thomso
Stillwell
Ills
Missing New Richmond Clerk Alarm at Wisconsin City
William Hughes, city clerk of New Richmond Wisconsin, has been mysteriously missing since Friday. The note lists other brief items including a Kansas City burglar's odd scheme and boiler explosion deaths at Midland Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hughes
New Richmond
Wis
Jay Gould
Albuquerque
John Williams
St. Louis
Blaine
Washington
Missouri A. O. U. W
Waukesha
Hygeia Springs Company
Midland
Mic
Wilde
England
Frank
Multiple Deaths, Burnings, and Political Nominations Reported
Various items. Elijah Cheavers hanged for murder of Deputy Sheriff Culpeper. Woollaston foundry in Quincy burned with losses about 70 000 and 20 000 insured. Philadelphia youths staged a lynching scare, Evan Hamilton saved. John L. Brett nominated for Congress in Indiana. Bank clearings across 67 cities total 1 251 207 204 with New York at 735 711 179. New York governor commuted Fanning’s death sentence to life imprisonment. Bear Gulch tin mines development planned near Deadwood for 1 000 000 by Boston syndicate. Lavelle arrives at Jeffersonville prison for eight-year term. Michigan settlers to Manitoba under Dominion aid. Confederate Soldiers Home at Hermitage Nashville opened for 125 men. Margaret Gillon found drunk but with 2100 in bank books. William Astor’s estate up to 80 000 000 with major bequests over 250 000. Berlin moves toward a World’s Fair despite opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah Cheavers
Culpeper
Washington
Cheavers
Woollaston
Quincey
Mass
Philadelphia
Evan Hamilton
John L. Brett
Dubois County
Democrates
Indiana
New York
Fanning
Boston
Bear Gulch
Black Hills
Deadwood
James C. Lavelle
Daviess County
Ind
Court House
Jeffersonville
Michigan
Manitoba
Dominion
William Astor
John Jacob
Berlin
Mixed 19th Century News Snippets From Several Regions
A diverse slice of reports covers Mormon settlement in Oaxaca Mexico, Railway Telegraphers in session in Chattanooga, a fledgling plate glass trust, burglars escaping from Wilmington Delaware, a boxing result in New York, and pension efforts for Mrs. Jefferson Davis AC EB Q. An explosion on a Deadwood line kills three crewmen, a woman passes as a tramp in Indiana, a London railway assault case, carpet factory plans in Elizabeth New Jersey, World’s Fair bill hopes in Washington, Illinois politics and a Montana shooting death after a domestic dispute abortion.
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Oaxaca
Mex
Chattanooga
Plate Glass Trust
William Wood
John Fahey
Wilmington
Del
George Godfrey
Joe Lannon
New York
Godfrey
Jefferson Davis
Deadwood
Rinehard
Wilson
Nelson
Muncie
Ind
Hannah Cordack
Albert Windle
Elizabeth
N. J
Washington
Busey
Illinois
Ruan
John Coburn
Antelope Creek
Mont
Drake
Causes Cacicao Board Quotes and Live Stock Prices
May 16 market round up with wheat and corn bids across May June and July futures, soy bids omitted, and quoted prices for lard cows hogs and sheep at several regional exchanges. Also lists produce prices for butter eggs poultry and potatoes with regional variations and other market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Board of Trade
Union Stock Yards
Texas
Bermuda
New York
Karley
East Buffalo
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National Legislature
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Childs-Drexel Institution
Norfolk and Western
Anaconda
Mr. Coolidge
Book Concern
Judiciary Committee
A. M. E. Church
Lackawanna Documentary
Congressman
John W. Breckinridge
John C. Breckinridge
Merced
Cal
Buchannan
George Dumbleton
Marshalltown
Redfield
A. P. Hill
Richmond
H. K. Gannon
Frank Quinn
Davenport
Lancaster
East Burrao
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